Manchester City are the dominant force in English football - and there is a confidence in the Blues’ camp that they can regain the Premier League crown from Chelsea.

The Blues taken the title twice in the last four seasons but saw Chelsea leave them in their wake last term.

Patrick Vieira, the club’s EDS head coach, believes there is cause to be upbeat and is keen to put last season’s ‘failure’ - and the Blues’ rise to becoming a elite force - into perspective.

And says there is plenty of talent in the City ranks.

“I think the journey of the club so far has been fantastic and you just have to look at the players we have in our squad,” said the Frenchman.

“If you analyse the last four years, it’s been more successful than anything else.”

Patrick Vieira

Vieira believes City will be in the mix for a third title in five years next season and says the club’s progression in the last four represents and amazing achievement.

“The target of the football club is to always try to win the Premier League title,” he added.

“You only have one team who can win it.

“Chelsea won it last year, so that means United, City, Arsenal and Liverpool were not going to be happy, but I think what is important is to analyse the situation and analyse what the club has achieved in the past four years.

He said: “I think if you go down and ask 10 people what they think about him, I think nine would give you a positive answer. I would be part of the nine people because he’s shown how good he is, how well he’s been doing at Liverpool.

“If he is in the market, not just City would be interested in him.”

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